Definition of Pinkeye

1. Noun. Inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye.

Exact synonyms: Conjunctivitis
Specialized synonyms: Ophthalmia, Ophthalmitis
Generic synonyms: Inflammation, Redness, Rubor

Definition of Pinkeye

1. Noun. a highly contagious form of conjunctivitis ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pinkeye

1. an inflammation of the eye [n -S]

Medical Definition of Pinkeye

1. Synonym: acute contagious conjunctivitis. Synonym: infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis. 3. In horses, a form of equine viral arteritis. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pinkeye

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pink snappers
pink spot
pink spots
pink ticket
pink wine
pinked
pinken
pinkened
pinkening
pinkens
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pinkers
pinkest
pinkey
pinkeye (current term)
pinkeyes
pinkeys
pinkie
pinkier
pinkies
pinkiest
pinkify
pinking
pinking-shear
pinking shears
pinkings
pinkish
pinkishly
pinkishness

Literary usage of Pinkeye

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The ABCs of Safe & Healthy Child Care: A Handbook for Child Care Providers by Cynthia M. Hale, Jacqueline A. Polder (2000)
"pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) in the Child Care Setting pinkeye, ... pinkeye in child care settings is most often due to bacterial or viral infections. ..."

2. Henley's Twentieth Century Forrmulas, Recipes and Processes: Containing Ten by Gardner Dexter Hiscox (1914)
"pinkeye: See Veterinary Formulas. PIPE-JOINT CEMENT: See Cement. PIPE LEAKS: See Leaks. PIPES, RUST-PREVENTIVE FOR: Sin1 Rust Preventives. ..."

3. Sessional Papers by Ontario Legislative Assembly (1906)
"107 182.2 35.7 65 Morning Star 110 307.2 35.3 67 Early Dominion 98 191.0 358 68 White pinkeye 107 178.9 37.4 69 Hanlan Beauty 109 191.3 379 70 Beauty of ..."

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